3.3 Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes and the same structure
A
homologous chromosomes
2
Q
a process in cell division during which the number of chromosomes decreases to half the original number by 2 divisions of the nucleus, which results in the production of sex cells
A
meiosis
3
Q
one of the pair of chromosomes that determine the sex of an individual
A
sex chromosome
4
Q
a diagram that shows the occurance of a genetic trait in several generations of a family
A
pedigree
5
Q
only 1 parent cell is needed
A
asexual reproduction
6
Q
disorders including colorblindness that men are more likely to have
A
sex-linked disorders
7
Q
when animals with desirable characteristics are mated
A
selective breeding
8
Q
cause serious lung problems
A
cystic fibrosis
